Rita Gomes
@ritaasgomes.bsky.social
Junior Post-Doctoral Researcher at ICVS (Braga, PT)
Host-fungal interaction
Immunology
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Host-fungal interaction
Immunology
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Rita Gomes
@ritaasgomes.bsky.social
· Jul 10
We are currently hosting a Research Topic at Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (IF 4.8).
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
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📣 Save the Date!
Join us in Coimbra for the 51st Annual Meeting of the SPI!
📅 18–20 March 2026
📍 Convento de São Francisco, Coimbra, PT
Theme: Immunity by Design - Biotechnology for Biomedical Transformation
📝 Abstract deadline: 1st December 2025
Info: www.spimunologia.org/news/li-spi-...
Join us in Coimbra for the 51st Annual Meeting of the SPI!
📅 18–20 March 2026
📍 Convento de São Francisco, Coimbra, PT
Theme: Immunity by Design - Biotechnology for Biomedical Transformation
📝 Abstract deadline: 1st December 2025
Info: www.spimunologia.org/news/li-spi-...
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
📣 Save the Date!
Join us in Coimbra for the 51st Annual Meeting of the SPI!
📅 18–20 March 2026
📍 Convento de São Francisco, Coimbra, PT
Theme: Immunity by Design - Biotechnology for Biomedical Transformation
📝 Abstract deadline: 1st December 2025
Info: www.spimunologia.org/news/li-spi-...
Join us in Coimbra for the 51st Annual Meeting of the SPI!
📅 18–20 March 2026
📍 Convento de São Francisco, Coimbra, PT
Theme: Immunity by Design - Biotechnology for Biomedical Transformation
📝 Abstract deadline: 1st December 2025
Info: www.spimunologia.org/news/li-spi-...
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ICVS brought science to all ages at NEI 2025! From virtual reality to microscopy and fun kids’ activities, thousands joined us at Forum Braga to explore health research and meet our scientists. Thank you for being part of this amazing night! Read more: icvs.uminho.pt/icvs-showcas...
September 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
ICVS brought science to all ages at NEI 2025! From virtual reality to microscopy and fun kids’ activities, thousands joined us at Forum Braga to explore health research and meet our scientists. Thank you for being part of this amazing night! Read more: icvs.uminho.pt/icvs-showcas...
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🔬 Advanced Seminars are back this October at ICVS!
Starting Oct 2 | 1 PM | A0.03 with Bruno Almeida – IPLEXMED: Driving the Next Generation of Diagnostics from Lab to Life.
Don’t miss this month’s top talks on cancer, ALS, climate & more!
#ICVSAdvancedSeminars
Starting Oct 2 | 1 PM | A0.03 with Bruno Almeida – IPLEXMED: Driving the Next Generation of Diagnostics from Lab to Life.
Don’t miss this month’s top talks on cancer, ALS, climate & more!
#ICVSAdvancedSeminars
September 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🔬 Advanced Seminars are back this October at ICVS!
Starting Oct 2 | 1 PM | A0.03 with Bruno Almeida – IPLEXMED: Driving the Next Generation of Diagnostics from Lab to Life.
Don’t miss this month’s top talks on cancer, ALS, climate & more!
#ICVSAdvancedSeminars
Starting Oct 2 | 1 PM | A0.03 with Bruno Almeida – IPLEXMED: Driving the Next Generation of Diagnostics from Lab to Life.
Don’t miss this month’s top talks on cancer, ALS, climate & more!
#ICVSAdvancedSeminars
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We’re at Forum Braga and it’s ON! 🔬🧠🎉
The ICVS is live at European Researchers’ Night 2025: full of science, games, VR and fun for all ages!
Free activities until midnight.
Join us now!
#ICVS #NEI2025 #ForumBraga
The ICVS is live at European Researchers’ Night 2025: full of science, games, VR and fun for all ages!
Free activities until midnight.
Join us now!
#ICVS #NEI2025 #ForumBraga
September 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We’re at Forum Braga and it’s ON! 🔬🧠🎉
The ICVS is live at European Researchers’ Night 2025: full of science, games, VR and fun for all ages!
Free activities until midnight.
Join us now!
#ICVS #NEI2025 #ForumBraga
The ICVS is live at European Researchers’ Night 2025: full of science, games, VR and fun for all ages!
Free activities until midnight.
Join us now!
#ICVS #NEI2025 #ForumBraga
Reposted by Rita Gomes
The ICVS is at the European Researchers' Night 2025 | TODAY at Forum Braga! 🧠🔬🕶️ Free science activities for all ages from 14:30 to 00:00. Come explore the brain, microbes, VR labs & more. Don't miss it!
#ICVS #NEI2025 #ScienceForEveryone
#ICVS #NEI2025 #ScienceForEveryone
September 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The ICVS is at the European Researchers' Night 2025 | TODAY at Forum Braga! 🧠🔬🕶️ Free science activities for all ages from 14:30 to 00:00. Come explore the brain, microbes, VR labs & more. Don't miss it!
#ICVS #NEI2025 #ScienceForEveryone
#ICVS #NEI2025 #ScienceForEveryone
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We are currently hosting a Research Topic at Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (IF 4.8).
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
July 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We are currently hosting a Research Topic at Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (IF 4.8).
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
Reposted by Rita Gomes
ICVS will be at the European Researchers' Night 2025!
📍 Forum Braga | Sept 26 | From 14h30 to 24h
Explore science with us: VR lab, microscope, microbes, games & more!
Free for all ages! Don’t miss it!
#NEI2025 #ICVS #Braga #ScienceForEveryone
📍 Forum Braga | Sept 26 | From 14h30 to 24h
Explore science with us: VR lab, microscope, microbes, games & more!
Free for all ages! Don’t miss it!
#NEI2025 #ICVS #Braga #ScienceForEveryone
September 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
ICVS will be at the European Researchers' Night 2025!
📍 Forum Braga | Sept 26 | From 14h30 to 24h
Explore science with us: VR lab, microscope, microbes, games & more!
Free for all ages! Don’t miss it!
#NEI2025 #ICVS #Braga #ScienceForEveryone
📍 Forum Braga | Sept 26 | From 14h30 to 24h
Explore science with us: VR lab, microscope, microbes, games & more!
Free for all ages! Don’t miss it!
#NEI2025 #ICVS #Braga #ScienceForEveryone
Happy to share the latest work of this amazing team!! 👩🏻🔬
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
🧬Macrophage-expressed MS4A4A could be a biomarker of joint inflammation in RA
🔬MS4A4A+ macrophages could be a target to amplify the therapeutic activity of corticosteroids
@airens.bsky.social
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
🧬Macrophage-expressed MS4A4A could be a biomarker of joint inflammation in RA
🔬MS4A4A+ macrophages could be a target to amplify the therapeutic activity of corticosteroids
@airens.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Happy to share the latest work of this amazing team!! 👩🏻🔬
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
🧬Macrophage-expressed MS4A4A could be a biomarker of joint inflammation in RA
🔬MS4A4A+ macrophages could be a target to amplify the therapeutic activity of corticosteroids
@airens.bsky.social
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
🧬Macrophage-expressed MS4A4A could be a biomarker of joint inflammation in RA
🔬MS4A4A+ macrophages could be a target to amplify the therapeutic activity of corticosteroids
@airens.bsky.social
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Off to @iuis-online.bsky.social 2025? 🇵🇹🔬👩🔬🌍
Don't forget to tag us @yspi.bsky.social ! We want to hear all about your Congress experience!
Don't forget to tag us @yspi.bsky.social ! We want to hear all about your Congress experience!
August 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Off to @iuis-online.bsky.social 2025? 🇵🇹🔬👩🔬🌍
Don't forget to tag us @yspi.bsky.social ! We want to hear all about your Congress experience!
Don't forget to tag us @yspi.bsky.social ! We want to hear all about your Congress experience!
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ICVS researcher Agostinho Carvalho receives $450,000+ grant to study sarcoidosis, a rare inflammatory disease, in collaboration with national and international partners.
More info 👉 icvs.uminho.pt/agostinho-ca...
More info 👉 icvs.uminho.pt/agostinho-ca...
August 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
ICVS researcher Agostinho Carvalho receives $450,000+ grant to study sarcoidosis, a rare inflammatory disease, in collaboration with national and international partners.
More info 👉 icvs.uminho.pt/agostinho-ca...
More info 👉 icvs.uminho.pt/agostinho-ca...
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Meet the ySPI team!
We are a dynamic group of Portuguese early-career immunologists committed to promote immunology, collaboration and science dissemination.
We are a dynamic group of Portuguese early-career immunologists committed to promote immunology, collaboration and science dissemination.
July 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Meet the ySPI team!
We are a dynamic group of Portuguese early-career immunologists committed to promote immunology, collaboration and science dissemination.
We are a dynamic group of Portuguese early-career immunologists committed to promote immunology, collaboration and science dissemination.
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We are proud to present ySPI, the newly established youth initiative of the Portuguese Society for Immunology (SPI), approved in April 2025.
The ySPI has been created by and for young scientists.
Our mission is to connect, support students and young researchers who are passionate about immunology.
The ySPI has been created by and for young scientists.
Our mission is to connect, support students and young researchers who are passionate about immunology.
July 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We are proud to present ySPI, the newly established youth initiative of the Portuguese Society for Immunology (SPI), approved in April 2025.
The ySPI has been created by and for young scientists.
Our mission is to connect, support students and young researchers who are passionate about immunology.
The ySPI has been created by and for young scientists.
Our mission is to connect, support students and young researchers who are passionate about immunology.
Reposted by Rita Gomes
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat. The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus tops the World Health Organization's list of worrying fungal diseases. It's growing increasingly resistant to the first-line drug used to treat it.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat
The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus tops the World Health Organization's list of worrying fungal diseases. It's growing increasingly resistant to the first-line drug used to treat it.
www.nbcnews.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Fungal infections are getting harder to treat. The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus tops the World Health Organization's list of worrying fungal diseases. It's growing increasingly resistant to the first-line drug used to treat it.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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🌿 During the ICVS Retreat 2025, ICVS signed a protocol with OIÁ Plast and Asteroide Fértil to boost sustainability and circular economy efforts. Together, we aim to tackle non-recyclable lab plastic waste. ♻️ A key step toward a greener future! 🍃
#ICVS #Sustainability
#ICVS #Sustainability
July 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🌿 During the ICVS Retreat 2025, ICVS signed a protocol with OIÁ Plast and Asteroide Fértil to boost sustainability and circular economy efforts. Together, we aim to tackle non-recyclable lab plastic waste. ♻️ A key step toward a greener future! 🍃
#ICVS #Sustainability
#ICVS #Sustainability
We are currently hosting a Research Topic at Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (IF 4.8).
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
July 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We are currently hosting a Research Topic at Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (IF 4.8).
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
🦠🔬👩🔬 "Immunometabolic Circuits in Host-Pathogen Interaction".
Article submission has been extended to December 22nd!
www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
Reposted by Rita Gomes
📣 ICVS Advanced Seminar | Today, 12h
Auditorium A0.03 – School of Medicine, UMinho
🎙️ Delfim Duarte
“Ironing out the role of iron in hematopoiesis and leukemia”
Join us for another session of ICVS's Advanced Seminars!
#ICVSAdvancedSeminars
Auditorium A0.03 – School of Medicine, UMinho
🎙️ Delfim Duarte
“Ironing out the role of iron in hematopoiesis and leukemia”
Join us for another session of ICVS's Advanced Seminars!
#ICVSAdvancedSeminars
July 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
📣 ICVS Advanced Seminar | Today, 12h
Auditorium A0.03 – School of Medicine, UMinho
🎙️ Delfim Duarte
“Ironing out the role of iron in hematopoiesis and leukemia”
Join us for another session of ICVS's Advanced Seminars!
#ICVSAdvancedSeminars
Auditorium A0.03 – School of Medicine, UMinho
🎙️ Delfim Duarte
“Ironing out the role of iron in hematopoiesis and leukemia”
Join us for another session of ICVS's Advanced Seminars!
#ICVSAdvancedSeminars
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🎓 ICVS secures over €2.27M from FCT for 11 research projects in neuroscience, regenerative medicine, infectious diseases & more. A major boost for scientific excellence!
🔗 Learn more: icvs.uminho.pt/icvs-secures...
🔗 Learn more: icvs.uminho.pt/icvs-secures...
July 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🎓 ICVS secures over €2.27M from FCT for 11 research projects in neuroscience, regenerative medicine, infectious diseases & more. A major boost for scientific excellence!
🔗 Learn more: icvs.uminho.pt/icvs-secures...
🔗 Learn more: icvs.uminho.pt/icvs-secures...
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👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners for 2025 Day of Immunology prizes awarded by EFIS:
🥇 German Society for Immunology (DGfI) & Young German Society for Immunology (yDGfI)
🥈 Young Turkish Society for Immunology (yTSI)
🥉 Young Portuguese Society for Immunology (ySPI
🥇 German Society for Immunology (DGfI) & Young German Society for Immunology (yDGfI)
🥈 Young Turkish Society for Immunology (yTSI)
🥉 Young Portuguese Society for Immunology (ySPI
July 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners for 2025 Day of Immunology prizes awarded by EFIS:
🥇 German Society for Immunology (DGfI) & Young German Society for Immunology (yDGfI)
🥈 Young Turkish Society for Immunology (yTSI)
🥉 Young Portuguese Society for Immunology (ySPI
🥇 German Society for Immunology (DGfI) & Young German Society for Immunology (yDGfI)
🥈 Young Turkish Society for Immunology (yTSI)
🥉 Young Portuguese Society for Immunology (ySPI
The stars of the team!!💫
Best poster - @marcelasiloliveira.bsky.social
ICVS science photo contest - Inês Pereira and @dsrib.bsky.social
Best poster - @marcelasiloliveira.bsky.social
ICVS science photo contest - Inês Pereira and @dsrib.bsky.social
🎉 Closing time! Awards and reflections to end an amazing retreat. #ICVSRetreat2025
June 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The stars of the team!!💫
Best poster - @marcelasiloliveira.bsky.social
ICVS science photo contest - Inês Pereira and @dsrib.bsky.social
Best poster - @marcelasiloliveira.bsky.social
ICVS science photo contest - Inês Pereira and @dsrib.bsky.social
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🚀 yEFIS Board Elections 2025!
We’re looking for 3 young immunologists to lead yEFIS:
🔹 Spokesperson
🔹 Vice-Spokesperson
🔹 Treasurer
🗓️ Apply by 28 July 2025
👉 forms.gle/ExpLxtDynpn7...
Be part of shaping the future of yEFIS! 🌟
We’re looking for 3 young immunologists to lead yEFIS:
🔹 Spokesperson
🔹 Vice-Spokesperson
🔹 Treasurer
🗓️ Apply by 28 July 2025
👉 forms.gle/ExpLxtDynpn7...
Be part of shaping the future of yEFIS! 🌟
June 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🚀 yEFIS Board Elections 2025!
We’re looking for 3 young immunologists to lead yEFIS:
🔹 Spokesperson
🔹 Vice-Spokesperson
🔹 Treasurer
🗓️ Apply by 28 July 2025
👉 forms.gle/ExpLxtDynpn7...
Be part of shaping the future of yEFIS! 🌟
We’re looking for 3 young immunologists to lead yEFIS:
🔹 Spokesperson
🔹 Vice-Spokesperson
🔹 Treasurer
🗓️ Apply by 28 July 2025
👉 forms.gle/ExpLxtDynpn7...
Be part of shaping the future of yEFIS! 🌟
Reposted by Rita Gomes
💡 Flash Session I showcased studies on asthma, spinal repair and brain function: great science, great energy! #ICVSRetreat2025
June 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
💡 Flash Session I showcased studies on asthma, spinal repair and brain function: great science, great energy! #ICVSRetreat2025
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🧾 Posters Session I. Thoughtful discussion and great visuals! #ICVSRetreat2025
June 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🧾 Posters Session I. Thoughtful discussion and great visuals! #ICVSRetreat2025
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Open discussion time! Teams tackled big questions about collaboration and resources. #ICVSRetreat2025
June 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Open discussion time! Teams tackled big questions about collaboration and resources. #ICVSRetreat2025
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📢 ICVS Student Seminar | Monday, 1 PM 📢
Join us for a talk by Ana Raquel Fernandes on “Metabolic circuits of immune regulation and function during fungal infection.”
📍 Auditorium A0.02, School of Medicine, UMinho. Don’t miss it!
Join us for a talk by Ana Raquel Fernandes on “Metabolic circuits of immune regulation and function during fungal infection.”
📍 Auditorium A0.02, School of Medicine, UMinho. Don’t miss it!
April 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
📢 ICVS Student Seminar | Monday, 1 PM 📢
Join us for a talk by Ana Raquel Fernandes on “Metabolic circuits of immune regulation and function during fungal infection.”
📍 Auditorium A0.02, School of Medicine, UMinho. Don’t miss it!
Join us for a talk by Ana Raquel Fernandes on “Metabolic circuits of immune regulation and function during fungal infection.”
📍 Auditorium A0.02, School of Medicine, UMinho. Don’t miss it!
Reposted by Rita Gomes
❌POSTPONED❌
Due to a nationwide power outage in Portugal, we unfortunately have to postpone today’s Day of Immunology webinar.
Although power is being restored, we are still facing technical challenges that prevent us from running the event as planned.
📅 The new date will be announced very soon
Due to a nationwide power outage in Portugal, we unfortunately have to postpone today’s Day of Immunology webinar.
Although power is being restored, we are still facing technical challenges that prevent us from running the event as planned.
📅 The new date will be announced very soon
April 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
❌POSTPONED❌
Due to a nationwide power outage in Portugal, we unfortunately have to postpone today’s Day of Immunology webinar.
Although power is being restored, we are still facing technical challenges that prevent us from running the event as planned.
📅 The new date will be announced very soon
Due to a nationwide power outage in Portugal, we unfortunately have to postpone today’s Day of Immunology webinar.
Although power is being restored, we are still facing technical challenges that prevent us from running the event as planned.
📅 The new date will be announced very soon